What SSF Simon & Stauber does

SSF Simon & Stauber (legal entity Sächsische Schlossfabrik GmbH) is a German manufacturer of mechanical and electronic locking systems headquartered in Groitzsch, Saxony, founded in 1903 by Curt Schlegl and operating today as a wholly-owned subsidiary of SAG-Gruppe (Schulte-Schlagbaum AG). The company's core mechanical product range consists of mortise locks and strike plates across 68+ model variants covering DIN 18251 Class 1 and Class 3, fire-rated EN 12209 locks, anti-panic and emergency exit devices (EN 179, EN 1125), and burglary-resistant security locks to EN 1627-1630 RC 2 and RC 4. SSF holds German market leadership in interior door locks for the residential segment and supplies the German door industry as an OEM.

The electronic portfolio centers on the Safe-O-Tronic family — DS door locks, CS cylinder locks, TS access terminals, LS cabinet locks, and the newer LSW wireless and CLW Bluetooth-Low-Energy systems — providing RFID (MIFARE, LEGIC) and PIN-code authentication with optional online management via CyberNet and CyberSpots. Beyond hardware, the company sells the Mafis guest management platform (cash register, customer management, tariff system, online ticketing, mobile ticketing, payment, and the new Mafis Digital cloud suite with Guest Portal) and the NovaTouch gastronomy software (POS, self-ordering, inventory, voucher management, EDI integration). SAG Pay provides integrated PCI DSS/PSD2/GDPR-compliant payment processing.

SSF sells B2B to property managers, facility operators, hotel chains, healthcare institutions, leisure operators, schools, and industrial customers across seven named verticals — Hospitality, Pools/Sports/Leisure, Healthcare, Education/Libraries, Gastronomie, Residential, and Industry/Administration — using direct enterprise sales via phone (+49 34296 73300), email, and quote-based pricing with 14-day 2% skonto or 30-day net payment terms. Distribution is primarily direct, augmented by certified integrations into Oracle|Fidelio Suite 8, Opera, Protel PMS, SAP, DATEV, and TAC booking systems, enabling partner-channel pull-through into hotel and leisure operators. The company is managed by Geschäftsführer Dr.-Ing. Sven Hilfert.

Name

SSF Simon & Stauber

Legal name

Sächsische Schlossfabrik GmbH

Website

https://ssf.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SSF Simon & Stauber (Sächsische Schlossfabrik GmbH), founded 1903 in Groitzsch, Germany, manufactures mechanical mortise locks and Safe-O-Tronic electronic access systems, plus Mafis and NovaTouch guest management software, selling B2B to hotels, healthcare, leisure, gastronomy, education, and residential customers across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Locks and Access Control Hardware

NAICS

Locksmiths (561622), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Hardware & Door Controls (Hinges, Locks, Closers, Panic Devices) (IMADAIAI)

Keywords

• Mechanical mortise locks
• Electronic access control
• Guest management software
• Fire-rated security locks
• Wireless cabinet locking

Headquarters

HQ city

Groitzsch

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Mechanical Lock Products: Sales of mechanical mortise locks, strike plates, and related hardware for residential and commercial applications.
2. Electronic Locking Systems: Sales of electronic door and cabinet locking systems including Safe-O-Tronic product line with RFID and PIN-code authentication.
3. Guest Management Software: Mafis software platform for guest management, access control, and facility operations in leisure, pool, and hospitality facilities.
4. Self Service Terminals: Sale and service of self-service terminals for cashless payment and booking solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SSF Simon & Stauber (Sächsische Schlossfabrik GmbH) manufactures high-quality mechanical mortise locks (Einsteckschlösser) and strike plates at its Groitzsch facility in Saxony, Germany, and supplies electronic access-control systems under the Safe-O-Tronic brand for doors, cylinders, terminals, and cabinets. The company also distributes guest-management software (Mafis by ECCOS PRO), restaurant POS software (NovaTouch by NOVACOM), and the SAG Pay payment platform, targeting hotels, pools/leisure facilities, healthcare, education, gastronomy, residential, and industrial customers in Germany.

Product overview

SSF Simon & Stauber (Sächsische Schlossfabrik GmbH) operates as part of the SAG-Gruppe and offers a multi-platform portfolio combining mechanical lock systems with electronic access control and guest management solutions. The core mechanical products include mortise locks (DIN 18251 classes), fire-rated locks, and security locks manufactured at their Groitzsch facility. The electronic product lines center on the Safe-O-Tronic family (DS for doors, CS for cylinders, TS for terminals, LS/LSW for cabinets) which provide RFID and PIN-code authentication with optional wireless networking via Current Lock Wireless. The guest management ecosystem comprises two distinct platforms: Mafis (from ECCOS PRO) for leisure facilities with modules for cash registers, customer management, online ticketing, and payment processing; and NovaTouch (from NOVACOM) for gastronomy with POS, inventory management, and self-ordering capabilities. SAG Pay provides integrated payment processing. These products work both independently and through open interfaces enabling cross-system integration with hotel PMS, accounting, and vending systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SAG: Schulte-Schlagbaum AG - parent company and group brand for lock and striking plate systems
• SSF

Products and services

• Safe-O-Tronic DS Electronic door lock system with RFID and PIN-code authentication for hotel and hospitality access control, featuring capacitive touch keypad, optional mobile check-in via patented temporary guest codes, and customizable design options.
• Safe-O-Tronic CS Electronic cylinder locks for functional room doors, exterior doors, and full-glass doors, fully integrated into management software, with RFID-double knob cylinders and panic versions.
• Safe-O-Tronic TS Access terminals for controlling electronic devices, available as offline and online operation (CyberSpots), including desk readers for POS payments and RFID wall readers for door openers, motors, turnstiles and barriers.
• Safe-O-Tronic LS Electronic identification and lock system for cabinets and furniture using RFID and PIN-code technology, with time-based access restrictions and Safe-O-Tronic CyberNet online management.
• Safe-O-Tronic LSW Wireless electronic cabinet lock system with radio networking for central control without wiring, manipulation protection with acoustic alarm, and IP65 protection class.
• Current Lock Wireless (CLW) Wireless Bluetooth-Low-Energy lock system for lockers providing transparent management, up to 3-year battery life, planned maintenance intervals, and an optional people guidance system that directs users to available lockers.
• Safe-O-Mat Pfand- und Kassierschlosser Deposit and cashier locks using a twin-coin system for self-service locker organization, with PROMAX control function for documented emergency openings and optional fine function for unauthorized reservations.
• DIN 18251-1 Klasse 1 Mortise Locks Mechanical mortise locks for light interior doors meeting DIN 18251-1 Class 1 standards, featuring whisper-comfort noise reduction (Gen. 2.0); part of SAG's market-leading position in residential door locks.
• DIN 18251-1 Klasse 3 Mortise Locks Mechanical mortise locks for apartment entrance doors meeting DIN 18251-1 Class 3 standards, with 55mm backset and steel roller latch.
• Fire-Rated Mortise Locks (Einsteckschlösser mit Feuerschutz # 1 7463WK) Fire-rated mortise locks certified to EN 12209 with Class 3 whisper-comfort noise reduction and DIN 18250 functionality ratings, subject to external monitoring by PIV Velbert.
• SAG Sicherheitsschloss & Schliessblech Security locks and strike plates for multi-point locking systems meeting EN 12209 and DIN EN 1627-1630 RC 2 standards for burglary-resistant doors.
• Mafis Digital Cloud-based SaaS guest management platform with four modules: Easy Ticket (online ticketing), Flex (multi-site tickets), Reserve (resource booking), and Guest Portal (card management).
• NovaTouch Basissoftware Comprehensive restaurant management base software with table organization, real-time article availability, invoice splitting, invoice archive, allergen module, and inkasso reports.
• SAG Pay Integrated payment solution for SAG-Gruppe with PCI DSS and PSD2 compliance, GDPR data processing, cloud-based platform, and certified payment infrastructure with a licensed European bank partner.
• Self Service Terminal Self-service terminal for cashless top-up and booking, available as stand or wall-mounted unit; can also function as order terminal for gastronomy via NovaTouch integration.
• EP Collect Exit control device for efficient collection of RFID media such as bracelets or coins, supporting HITAG and MIFARE technologies for streamlined guest management.
• Kassen & Bonierterminals (Orderman POS) POS hardware and mobile ordering solutions including the Orderman system with radio or WLAN communication to kitchen/bar, featuring an intuitive interface for quick staff training.
• Easy Serve Self Ordering Self-ordering system offering kiosk terminals for self-service gastronomy and QR-code ordering for table service via smartphone or tablet.

Quantifiable outcome

• Battery life of 2-3 years for wireless cabinet locks
• +1 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SAG (Schulte-Schlagbaum AG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSF is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SAG (Schulte-Schlagbaum AG), part of the SAG Group. SSF manufactures mortise locks and strike plates to complement SAG's lock and strike plate systems business unit. SAG Group comprises multiple brands including SAG, SCHÄNIS, ECCOS PRO, and NOVACOM.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Allegion: Global security products company offering mechanical and electronic locks across commercial, institutional, and hospitality segments. Comparable breadth to SSF/SAG and competes in the same DIN/EN-certified lock categories.
• Assa Abloy: World leader in lock and access solutions with hospitality-focused brands including VingCard. Comparable product breadth (mechanical + electronic) and serves the same hospitality, healthcare, and institutional verticals as SSF.
• Häfele: German-based international supplier of furniture fittings, architectural hardware, and electronic access systems. Comparable to SSF's cabinet lock (LS/LSW) and mortise lock lines, with overlapping hospitality and project-customer base.
• Dormakaba: Global provider of access solutions including mechanical locks, electronic access, and hotel locking systems. Directly comparable to SSF's mechanical and electronic lock portfolio but at vastly larger scale across hospitality, commercial, and institutional markets.

Direct peers

• Salto Systems: Specialist in electronic access control and keyless locking for hospitality, commercial, and institutional buildings. Directly comparable to SSF's Safe-O-Tronic electronic locking family, with a similar focus on RFID/BLE credentials and cloud management.
• Onity (part of Carrier): Hospitality-focused electronic lock supplier with strong global installed base in hotels. Direct competitor to Safe-O-Tronic DS for hotel door locking and PMS-integrated access.
• CES (C.Ed. Schulte): German lock manufacturer specializing in mortise locks, cylinders, and electronic access for residential and commercial applications. Direct competitor to SSF/SAG's mortise lock product range in the German market.

Emerging players

• Nuki Home Solutions: European smart-lock specialist focused on retrofit electronic locks and mobile access for residential and small hospitality use. Comparable in electronic access control and mobile credentialing to SSF's Safe-O-Tronic line, with a more consumer/SMB tilt.

Regional players

• Burg-Wächter: German manufacturer of locks, safes, and security products with strong German market presence. Comparable in product category (mechanical and electronic locks) and geographic focus to SSF.
• BKS (Gretsch-Unitas Group): German manufacturer of locking systems, panic exit devices, and access control solutions within the Gretsch-Unitas Group. Comparable product portfolio (mortise locks, panic hardware, electronic access) and direct competitor to SSF/SAG in the German institutional market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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